MILAN — Said to be a hub of the Bronze Age, Salve, a rural town in Italy’s Apulia region, is famous for its ninth-century defense against the Saracens. Today, it’s the latest stop on the international design calendar .

From Aug. 31 to Sept. 14, collective art and design showcase Intrecci Intertwinings will unfold in a Capuchin monastery.

The event is supported by the Municipality of Salve, in collaboration with the Departments of Culture and Urban Planning. It is cocurated by Valentina Rito, who has worked with prominent London Gallery Fumi for eight years. Rito said the Apulian region of Salento, where Salve is based, is a fertile ground for contemporary design .

“It’s a place where interest in the land, craftsmanship, tradition and a growing focus on sustainability and cult

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